PNP Rehab APP

Children's of Alabama; Five Points South (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking a Nursing Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive pediatric inpatient care. The APP works under physician collaboration and participates in professional development, education, and scholarship.

The role requires MSN/DNP or PA program graduate, pediatric specialization, and current Alabama RN licensure with BLS and PALS credentials. Full-time, day shift M-F at Main Campus Harbert Tower.

Qualifications

• MSN, DNP or Post-Graduate Certificate with pediatric specialization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care for pediatric patients with complex needs in inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses and care teams.
• Contribute to education, professional development and scholarship within the APP department.
• Provide clinical leadership and patient advocacy.

Skills

Nursing

PA credentials

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

MSN or DNP

PA program graduate

Pediatric specialization

Tools

NCCPA (PA-C)

PALS certification

Job description

In Nursing Advanced Practice Providers at Main Campus Harbert Tower

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, M-F 0800-1630.

Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider is an advanced practice registered nurse or physician’s assistant with education, training, certification, and licensure to provide care for a specified patient population. This individual will deliver the care for patients who are technologically dependent, highly vulnerable for complications, requiring frequent or complex monitoring and/or ongoing inpatient management with acute, complex and/or chronic illnesses. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and scholarship. This individual works in collaboration with the collaborating physician, Division Medical Director, staff physicians, Lead APP, Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Department Director, staff nurses and other team members.

Education

• MSN, DNP or Post-Graduate Certificate with specialization as a pediatric nurse practitioner
• Graduate of master’s or doctoral level physician assistant program

Experience

• At least 1 year of nursing or medical experience required with experience in the subspecialty area preferred.

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

• Must be eligible to practice as a nurse practitioner as determined by the Alabama Board of Nursing or as a physician assistant as determined by the Alabama Board of Medicine
• Current RN Licensure in the State of Alabama for nurse practitioners
• Current BLS certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
• Valid Acute Care PNP or Primary Care PNP certification from appropriate certifying board or certification as PA-C from NCCPA

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner ABON
• Basic Life Support
• Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:

Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:

• Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
• Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• Masters of Science Nursing in Nursing

Department Overview

The Nursing Advanced Practice Providers (APP) department comprises highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants who provide expert, autonomous, and collaborative care throughout nearly all divisions of the health system. APPs serve a critical role in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management, delivering quality healthcare by working closely with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams. Their responsibilities extend from direct patient care and health promotion to leading quality improvement initiatives and contributing to clinical education. By integrating advanced clinical knowledge with compassionate care, the APP department enhances patient outcomes, improves access to services, and supports the health system’s commitment to delivering comprehensive, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.

Schedule: M-F 0800-1630, Day Shift, 8-Hour Shifts